Cushion with scent cartridge

a scent cartridge and cushion technology, applied in the field of cushion, can solve the problems of uncontrollable amount of scent released by many aroma-emitting cushions, unsatisfactory effect, and difficult for users to change the scent or remove the aromatic material,

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-10-05
WALLIS MATTHEW C
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Unfortunately, many of the aroma emitting cushions do not have a mechanism for controlling the amount of scent released.
This configuration makes it extremely difficult for a user to change the scent or to remove the aromatic material.
Additionally, when the aromatic material is positioned within the cushion, the non-scented cushion material often assumes the scent of the aromatic material, thus creating an undesirable condition when a user desires to change or remove the scent.

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[0014]Reference is now made to FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrating one embodiment of the cushion 10 of the present invention. As illustrated, the cushion 10 includes a body 12, a connector 14, and at least one cartridge 16.

[0015]In the illustrated embodiment, the body 12 has a curved top surface 12a, an inclined rear surface 12b, substantially planar side surfaces 12c, 12d, and a substantially planar bottom surface 12e, the totality of which defines a boundary. As shown in FIG. 2, the body has a width W, a first height H1, and a second height H2. The body 12 includes a cutout 18 at a juncture 20 of the top surface 12a and the rear surface 12b. In this arrangement, the curved top surface 12a supports the back and shoulders of a user, while the cutout 18 receives and supports the neck and head of the user. The inclined rear surface 12b promotes the positioning of a user's head and neck at a desired location for comfort when lying in a prone or supine position. The cutout 18 also enables a user...

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Abstract

A cushion device comprising a body having an outer surface defining a boundary and at least one cartridge positioned outside the boundary. The cartridge may include a scented substance and a cover for varying the exposure of it to the surroundings.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates generally to a cushion and, more specifically, to a cushion having at least one scent cartridge positioned externally thereon.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Many different configurations of cushions or pillows exist in today's society. Some cushions are used to pad furniture, while others provide comfort to a person lying in a reclined position. Many types of materials have been used to form these cushions. Some of these cushions have incorporated materials or inserts comprising a pleasant aroma. The aroma often provides a therapeutic benefit to the person using the cushion. For instance, certain scents can clear breathing passageways, while others help an individual relax.[0003]Unfortunately, many of the aroma emitting cushions do not have a mechanism for controlling the amount of scent released. Moreover, most of these cushions have the aromatic material positioned within the cushion. This configuration makes it extremely diffic...

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Patent Type & AuthorityPatents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47C20/00
CPCA47C31/005
InventorWALLIS, MATTHEW C.
OwnerWALLIS MATTHEW C